Section 67 in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
67. Masthead Pendant.
(1)All Indian Naval Ships in commission when commanded by an executive officer, and when not wearing a flag or broad pendant, shall fly at the main masthead a pendant having a St. George's cross with blue Dharma Chakra superimposed at the centre, on a white field and in the part next to the mast with a white fly.(2)If necessary, in order to avoid fouling radio aerials and other obstruction aloft, a shorter pendant may be flown, provided it can easily be seen at a short distance from the ship.(3)At a shore establishment (commanded by an officer appointed in command of one of Indian Naval Ships) in commission, a masthead pendant shall be flown at the head of the Flagstaff, when a Flagstaff is fitted.
